SUSTAINING MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Thanks so much to Dean Boerger and his staff for their continued support of PACO. Their generous support of PACO events and paralegals across central Ohio and beyond is truly appreciated. Reach out to Dean for all your investigative needs.CANDLE MAKING EVENT
Please join us on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00PM at Wyandotte Winery, 4640 Wyandotte Drive, Columbus, OH 43230 for evening of fun! PACO welcomes The Cozy Candle Company to this event - each attendee will make their own candle using soy wax and phthalate free scents. The cost is $15. Registration is required and limited to 20 participants. Come join us for and an evening of fun and catch up with old friends and new! This event is sponsored by The Ohio Reporting Company. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Registration is available on the web site https://pacoparalegals.org/event-6528041?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=2/19/2026
LEGAL INSIGHTS
Please join us at noon on January 29, 2026 when Dean Boerger will present A Litigator's Field Guide to Civil Defense Investigations. This program will provide a pragmatic, experience-driven framework for attorneys, paralegals, and legal professional engaged in civil defense litigation. The program will explore best practices in evidence gathering, witness preparation, investigative planning, and case strategy. This program will provide actionable tools, checklists, and insights to enhance litigation outcomes and reinforce defense casework. Registration is available on the website at https://pacoparalegals.org/event-6494098?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=1/29/2026
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us at noon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 when Merisa Bowers, Esq. of OBLIC will discuss best practices with billing and fees. Registration is available on the website.
ROUND TABLE
Please join us at noon on February 19, 2026 for our next Workers' Compensation Round Table. In this session, Mark A. Shaw, Esq. will join us to discuss settlements and the world of MSA. Registration is available on the web site.
OSBA PARALEGAL COMMITTEE
The OSBA Paralegal Committee Winter Meeting will take place on February 13, 2026 from 12:00-1:30PM (please note the corrected time from previous communications). Please consider joining us to get involved in the paralegal community.
OSBA STUDY GROUP
The next OSBA Certification Exam Study Group will meet twice in February - on February 10, 2026 and on February 24, 2026, both at 6:30PM. Please reach out to Ashley Harris (harris.ashnic@gmail.com) if you haven't already registered and want to participate. All sessions are held virtually. The study group is open to all Ohio paralegals planning to sit for the OSBA Certification Exam. There is no cost.
PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES WITH LASCO
Immigration Pro Bono Opportunities:
Asylum Clinics - there are many asylum clinics coming up. The next date is Thursday, February 19, 2026. For more information, to register, and to learn about training necessary for participation: https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/mq5q1bh0o5nipi/